Sonam Lhosar being celebrated today
Summary
The Tamang community is celebrating Sonam Lhosar, the Tamang New Year, across Nepal with cultural and religious events, marking the Year of the Horse. The government has declared a public holiday.
Key Points
- Sonam Lhosar marks the Tamang New Year and begins the Year of the Horse according to the Manjushree calendar.
- The festival follows a 12-year animal cycle and is mainly celebrated in Bagmati Province with a significant Tamang population.
- Other communities such as Hyolmo, Thakali, Jirel, Nesyangwa, Bhote, Dura, and Lepcha also observe the festival.
- Government officials emphasized the festival's role in promoting cultural heritage, republican values, inclusion, and national unity.
